Who created "The Crucifixion"?

The Crucifixion was created by Andrea di Cione (Orcagna) in ca. 1365.

When was "The Crucifixion" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1365.

What medium is "The Crucifixion"?

The Crucifixion is Tempera on wood, gold ground.

Is "The Crucifixion" in the public domain?

Yes, The Crucifixion is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Crucifixion

Andrea di Cione (Orcagna)

ca. 1365

Medium

Tempera on wood, gold ground

Dimensions

54 1/8 x 32 1/4 in. (137.5 x 81.9 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

Robert Lehman Collection

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Robert Lehman Collection, 1975

Accession Number

1975.1.65

Tags

SadnessCrucifixionAngelsVirgin Mary

Art Historical Context

Andrea di Cione, known as Orcagna, crafted *The Crucifixion* around 1365, a poignant tempera-on-wood panel with a shimmering gold ground that evokes the divine light of heaven. Measuring over 4 feet tall, this work from the Robert Lehman Collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art depicts Christ on the cross, surrounded by mourning angels and the sorrowful Virgin Mary—hallmarks of the emotional intensity captured in its tags of sadness, angels, and Virgin Mary. Orcagna, a leading Florentine artist of the mid-14th century, blended Gothic elegance with emerging Renaissance naturalism, influence...

The Crucifixion

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